GERALD PETERMAN
OUTLINE
Introduction
I. Greeting (1:1-2)
II. The Praise for God’s Purposes (1:3-23)
A. Blessings in Christ (1:3-14)
B. Prayer and Digression on God’s Power (1:15-23)
III. The Proclamation of God’s Purposes (2:1–3:21)
A. Regeneration—From Death to Life (2:1-10)
B. Reconciliation—Jews and Gentiles as One (2:11-22)
C. Revelation—Paul’s Stewardship of God’s Message (3:1-13)
D. Reverence—Prayer and Doxology (3:14-21)
IV. The Application of God’s Purposes (4:1–6:20)
A. Applying God’s Purposes in the Church (4:1–5:14)
1. Unity of the Church (4:1-6)
2. Diverse Gifts for the Church (4:7-16)
3. New Life of the Church (4:17-24)
4. Ethical Teaching for the Church (4:25–5:2)
5. The Church as Light in the Darkness (5:3-14)
B. Applying God’s Purposes in Relationships (5:15–6:9)
1. General Statement—Walking by the Spirit (5:15-21)
2. Specific Commands—Household Relationships (5:22–6:9)
a. Marriage (5:22-33)
(1) Wives (5:22-24)
(2) Husbands (5:25-30)
(3) Marriage as Mystery (5:31-33)
b. Children and Parents (6:1-4)
(1) Children (6:1-3)
(2) Fathers (6:4)
c. Slaves and Masters (6:5-9)
(1) Slaves (6:5-8)
(2) Masters (6:9)
C. Accomplishing God’s Purposes in Spiritual Conflict (6:10-20)
1. Be Strong (6:10-13)
2. Stand Firm (6:14-17)
3. Pray (6:18-20)
V. Conclusion, Final Greetings, Benediction (6:21-24)